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• Your new appliance is a freezer designed
exclusively for domestic use.
To get the most out of your freezer, please
read the instructions carefully. These contain
a description of your appliance as well as
useful tips for storing food.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.
1. After unpacking the freezer, make sure that
the door shuts properly. Any damage must
be reported to your dealer within 24 hours
after delivery of the appliance.
2. Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on in order to ensure the
refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.
3. Installation of the appliance and electrical
connections must be carried out by a
qualified electrician, in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and local
regulations.
1. Packing
The packaging material is entirely recyclable,
and marked with the recycling symbol .
Follow local regulations for scrapping.
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children,
as they are potentially dangerous.
2. Appliance
The freezer is made of recyclable material.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste
disposal.
Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the
power cord. The appliance must be delivered to
an authorised collection centre for the recovery
of refrigerant gas.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced
with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a -
Isobutane). For more information, refer to the
identification data plate affixed to the appliance.
• Only use the freezer for storing frozen food,
freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.
• Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the
appliance.
• Do not store liquids in glass containers in the
freezer: risk of bursting.
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer: risk of
“cold” burns.
• Do not allow children to play or hide inside
the freezer: risk of becoming trapped inside
and suffocating.
• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of
the ice packs.
• Before servicing or cleaning the appliance,
unplug it from the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.
• The power cable may only be replaced by an
authorised person.
Declaration of conformity
• This appliance is intended to come into contact
with foodstuffs and conforms to D.L. 108 of
25.01.1992 (European Directive 89/109/EEC).
Information
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)
Isobutane is a natural gas with low
environmental impact. Caution is required,
however, since isobutane is flammable.
Therefore, it is essential to ensure that
refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.
BEFORE USING THE FREEZER
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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